cl: project three - landscape project (report)
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CONSTRUCTED LANDSCAPELandscape Project
Final Project ReportSite: Block E Level 7 Roof Terrace
Group members:
Bridget Tan Su Ting 0318370
Chan Pei Shan 0318350
Ng Yu Lynn 0318677
Loo Tyan Yiing 0318197
Yeo Dor Een 0316224
Amir Azmi 0318091
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Objective of Study Identification of Site
Site Investigation Data collection (Site Inspection, Research
and Interviews)
Site Analysis - Site Constraints
- Site Potential
Formulation of Design Objectives
Concept Plan-Usage,
- Circulation, Elements
Master Plan Planting Plan Specifications Construction Detail
Cost Plan Maintenance Plan
StudyApproach
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Objective of Study To prepare a landscape proposal for an area equivalent to a 10m x
10m within Taylors University Lakeside Campus
The Site
The site is a roof terrace located on the 7th Floor of Block E
View of Block E from Commercial Block North
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The Site Analysis
• Area to landscape - approximately 10 m x 6.8 m with a 3.2 m wall on one side• Location – the open terrace
of level 7 of Block E• Accessibility – via walkway
corridor and staircase• Current use – vacant roof
terrace
Classroom
Classroom
Corridor
6.8m
10m
Staircase
3.2m wall height
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The Existing SiteCurrently the site is a vacant roof terrace.There is a 1m height metal railing along the perimeter of the terrace.There is also a perimeter scupper drain and a PVC pipe along its perimeter.There are scattered chairs at the terrace (students have been using for relaxing).There are several surface crack lines on the concrete floor slab
Flat concrete slab should be able to cater for the walkway pavements and small planter boxes but perhaps not heavy loads such as water ponds.
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Glass wall separates roof terrace from staircase
Entrance from corridor.
Stair well adjacent to site
Only entrance to site is via corridor at end of level 7The floor is a quiet area with classrooms
The Surrounding
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The Views From Site
Pleasant panoramic views from Level 7 site of commercial block and campus lake
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The Views From Site
The major strength of the site is its breathtaking high views of the campus lake and elegant buildings.A welcome site indeed after an especially stressful class.
A view of the calm lake
N-W view of amphitheatre
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The Orientation
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Western Sun Direction
Slight breeze from S-W
Slight breeze from N-E
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Site Opportunities and Challenges
• The site has an excellent high views of the campus lake and buildings.• It is located at the end of the corridor of Level 7. Level 7 consists
of classrooms which need a quiet conducive environment.• As such, the site is suitable to be utilised as a quiet passive
recreation area. Perhaps as a place to enjoy the view, de-stress after heavy lectures or a place to chill. There can be also quiet study or waiting areas in between classes or just a place to meditate and reflect on events of the day. • Besides its usage and views, the landscape proposal has to take
into account safety, comfort - the need to shade from the afternoon sun, planting materials that can be accommodated by the existing floor slab, drainage and maintenance requirements.
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Design Criteria
• Spatial Planning- A quiet place for students to hang out, chill and de-stress.• Low-noise generated so as not to disturb classrooms• Safe Place - Railing, floor and wall.• Comfortable Space- Thermal comfort, tree shade and breeze.• Attractive Roof Terrace- green plants, aesthetically pleasing.• Social interaction, cosy corner and chill out corner.• Quiet Corner- To relax, study, unwind and have a quiet time.• Green Initiatives- Planting at 7th level, to provide shade, to cool
wall/roof terrace, to buffer the heat from afternoon sun at the full glass wall, plants to soften hard wall, solar lighting.• Ease of maintenance- plant, cleanliness, non obstructed drainage flow,
reduce need for pruning and grass cutting.
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Design Elements
The following design elements are proposed:-• The entrance statement to the landscape deck – proposed as
the “Zen Deck” due to its need to be quiet, passive area to enjoy the breathtaking views.• The Viewing Deck to enjoy views and relax.• The Chill Zone with a gazebo and seating area for meditation
and reflection (basically to unwind).• The Quiet Zone with roof canopy and seating area for study.• Planting materials for shade, softening effects, screening of
the stairwell glass wall. Flowering plants at planter boxes to provide colour and aesthetics to an otherwise stressful campus day.
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Design Elements (contd.)
• Planter boxes to contain soil and planting materials which can be accommodated by the existing roof slab structure. Creeper plants on trellis to screen and cool the glass wall at the staircase.• LED lighting, solar lighting to minimise wiring.• Recycling bins.• Adequate floor drainage and downpipes to avoid ponding at floor
slab.• Outdoor seats which are durable and weather-proof.• Walkway pavements and pavement floors at Viewing and Chill
Zones which are non-slip and durable.• Raised timber floors at Quiet Study Area to demarcate the zones.
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The Design Elements
Walkway and planting at roof terrace – greenery at roof level!
Seating areas at the viewing deck- green and colour to please the eyes and functional pavements and seats to relax and enjoy the view
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Example of main walkway from entrance leading to a focal point Entrance trellis to Zen
Deck- A sense of arrival to differentiate from the gloomy corridor
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Seating area and canopy shade at the Quiet AreaGreen wall to screen and shade existing glass wall.
Flowering plants at the Zen Deck to soften hard elements and promote the place to chill
Planter boxes for a green deck look softening the building elevation.
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Proposed gazebo at the Quiet Area
Recycle bins sponsored by retailer promoting Green responsibility
Solar lights along foot paths- avoid underground cabling- promote green theme-Can be sponsored
Signage for the “Zen Deck” that can accommodate the sponsor’s name (in fine print)
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Although it will be very soothing to add water elements to the Zen Deck – it was decided to omit the pond and water feature due to the space constraint (need usable space for chilling and study area), the potential load on the existing concrete roof slab and water seepage problems (as there are classrooms below).
Nevertheless the Zen “calm and passive” effect can be promoted for students to chill and de-stress
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Small shady trees which are easy to maintain and will not drop small leaves that may clog underground pipe drainage
Small groups of flowering plants to add colour (and a bit of contrast ) for the calm and serene Zen Deck
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Adequate water proofing and drainage at deck construction
Shrubs at planter boxes
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The green wall – creepers on vertical trellis to screen the glass wall at the adjacent staircase area. The creepers allow privacy yet allow glimpse of the garden
Example of slightly raised timber flooring to be used at the Quiet Seating area.
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Example of exposed less formal seating area at the Chill Zone.
Flooring for walkways and Viewing Deck has to be durable, weatherproof and non-slip.
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The Concept Plan
Creeper plants on 7mx3.2m trellis to soften the formal quiet/study area, absorb noise, screen and reduce heat to full glass wall to interior
VIEW DECK to take advantage of lake view
Small trees at planter boxes to shade walkway and quiet/study zone
Afternoon sun
Slight breeze
View of lake
Main entrance statement from corridor
Main 2m walkway leading to the View Deck
Secondary 1m walkway to the three Zones
The less formal “CHILL ZONE” with gazebo and informal seating The quieter STUDY ZONE with slightly more formal seating for students to read while waiting for classes on 7th floor
Low shrubs to demarcate the Zen Deck landscape area
Planter boxes at walkway and railings to soften and help provide some relief from stressful classes
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From Concept to Master Plan
Curve lines were explored for informal organic design.Will be more expensive
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The Master Plan – THE ZEN DECK AT 7Main Components
THE VIEW DECK
THE CHILL ZONE
THE WALK
THE STUDY ZONE
THE GREEN
THE GAZEBO
THE SHRUBERY
THE TRELLIS
THE ZEN GATE
10m
6.8 m
3.2 m height
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SMALL PLANTER
BOXES ALONG RAILING
200MMX 200MM HOMOGENOUS TILE FLOORING AT VIEW
DECK
BRICKWORK PLANTER BOX D
LOW SHRUBS ALONG EDGE
ZEN DECK AT 7 – FLOORING AND PLANTER BOXES
100MM X 100MM
HOMOGENOUS TILES AT CHILL
ZONE
100MM X1000MM
RAISED TIMBER
FLOORING STRIPS AT
STUDY ZONE
200MMX200MM CERAMIC TILE FLOORING AT WALKWAY
PLANTER BOX ABRICKWORK PLANTER BOX C
PLANTER BOX B
BRICKWORK PLANTER BOX E
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SEATS AND TABLE SET “A” AT CHILL ZONE
25OMM X 1500MM
BENCH SET
750MM HEIGHT SOLAR LIGHT POLE AT
WALKWAY
ZEN DECK AT 7 – FITTINGS AND FURNITURE
1.5MX1.5M TIMBER ‘ZEN’
GAZEBO STRUCTURE AT
CHILL ZONE
7MX3M TIMBER TRELLIS
WALL AND CLIMBER PLANT
TIMBER ARCH FOR PLANT AT ENTRANCE TO
“ZEN DECK”
LIGHT PLANT HOLDERS ON
EXISTING RAILINGS
CANOPY AT STUDY AREA
SOFA SET TYPE “XYZ” AT QUIET ZONE
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The Planting Plan
2 x Plumeria pudica
1 x Lagerstroemia indica
1 x Ixora chinensis
1 x Ageratum conyzoides
1 x Plumeria lambertiana
1 x Brownea latifolia
1 x Hibiscus mutabilis
3 x Hibiscus rosa-sinensis1 x Bauhinia purpurea
1 x Bougainvillea glabra
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The Planting Plan Proposed Planting Materials – Trellis
7000mm
3200
mm
The trellis at the study area performs functions to absorb the noise, screen the glass wall behind from the afternoon sun, as well as to soften the hard surrounding building and provide colour to
the environment.
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The Planting Plan Proposed planting materials – Planter box
Lagerstroemia indica Crape MyrtleLythraceae (Crape Myrtle Family)
- The tree grows up to 15 feet and bears masses of colourful flowers.
- Its smooth bark is ornamental, showing patches of tan and gray.
- It is wind resistant and will tolerate some drought once well-established.
- Planted in full sun in a rich, drained soil.
- Watered deeply but not often.
- It makes a good shade tree but finds its highest use as a strong colour accent.
- It finds use as a screen and hedge.
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The Planting PlanProposed planting materials – Planter box
Plumeria pudicaPuerto Rican FrangipaniApocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
- This evergreen tree grows at 15 feet in height.
- It bears unusual foliage described as “spoon shaped” or lobed.
- The canopy, which is somewhat columnar, tends to become quite dense.
- Some pruning is recommended to thin the canopy as protection against strong winds, or plant in a protected place.
- It likes full sun and good drainage.
- It has moderate salt tolerance and good drought tolerance once established.
- Its unscented white flowers are borne abundantly during warmer months.
- It is useful as a flowering accent, a background for smaller species, or planted as a screen or as a shade tree in a narrow space.
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The Planting PlanProposed planting materials – Planter box
Hibiscus mutabilisCotton Rose, Confederate RoseMalvaceae (Hibiscus Family)
- Growing at 3 feet in height, this species bears many flowers, which open white in the morning and slowly turn to pink by late afternoon.
- Both single and double-flowered forms are available.
- This ornamental shrub hibiscus is planted in full sun in a good well-drained soil with ample moisture.
- It will tolerate moderate wind but not salt.
- Cotton Rose is a moderately rapid grower. In addition to its shade-giving properties, it can be used in garden for its colour.
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The Planting Plan Proposed planting materials – Planter box
Plumeria lambertianaBaja PlumeriaApocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
- It is a valuable tree, 3 feet in height with a columnar habit of growth.
- It is moderately slow growing.
- Its white, fragrant flowers are borne abundantly.
- It provides a strong flowering accent but not much shade due to its growth habit.
- It is a good candidate for the xeriscape.
- Planted in full sun in a drained soil and water sparingly once established.
- Planted on both sides of a walkway exposed to hot sun, it will provide welcome shade in a constricted space.
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The Planting PlanProposed planting materials – Planter box
Ixora chinensisNora GrantRubiaceae (Coffee Family)
- They carry large clusters of coral-pink flowers.
- They are from tropical China south to the Malay Peninsula and grows at 3 feet.
- They develop sturdy trunks.
- They prefer full sun.
- They thrive in a drained soil with regular watering and feeding.
- They are wind-resistant, moderately salt wind tolerant, but suffer under dry conditions.
- They make excellent hedges and screens.
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The Planting Plan Proposed planting materials – Planter box
Bauhinia purpureaPurple Orchid TreeFabaceae (Bean Family)
- From Southeast Asia, this showy tree is planted at 3 feet in height, bearing an abundant crop of fragrant flowers that may be pink, red, violet or white.
- A moderate grower, it thrives in a friable, drained soil in full sun, it is wind and heat tolerant and moderately drought tolerant but does not show resistance to salt.
- It provides a strong colour accent in the part of the year when other trees have finished flowering.
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The Planting PlanProposed planting materials – Planter box
Ageratum conyzoidesWhiteweedAsteraceae (Ageratum Family)- They grow at a height of 3 feet. The
fluffy flowers are lavender-blue, pink, lilac, or white; and spread in small compound umbels. They give small, dry fruits.
- Their size and color makes ageratums good candidates for rock gardens, bedding, and containers. They grow well in sun or partial shade. They are quite easy to grow, producing a profusion of fluffy flowers.
- As a medicinal plant, as well as an insecticide and nematicide.
- It acts as a natural mosquito repellent.
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The Planting PlanProposed planting materials – Planter box
Brownea latifoliaMountain RoseFabaceae (Bean Family)- Pendent clusters of bright red flowers appear
on this small tree. - Planted in light shade in a rich, well-drained
soil with regular watering, the Mountain Rose will grow slowly at 3 feet in height.
- In its native habitat, it is an understory shrub and must have protection from strong wind. New growth is purplish and pendent, turning green upon maturing, providing an interesting focal point.
- Its bright flowers provide an excellent colour accent.
- It is neither drought nor salt tolerant. - They are also nitrogen fixers.
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The Planting PlanProposed planting materials – Planter box
Hibiscus rosa-sinensisCommon Red Hibiscus HybridsMalvaceae (Hibiscus Family)- Planted in full sun in a good friable soil and
watered moderately. - They are quite wind resistant and will
tolerate considerable salt air.- They are somewhat drought tolerant but
will defoliate.- Regular feeding with a well-balanced
fertiliser will promote strong growth and abundant flowering.
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The Planting PlanProposed planting materials – Planter boxes
Bougainvillea GlabraPaperflowerNyctaginaceae (Bougainvillea Family)- Tiny white flowers usually appear in clusters
surrounded by colourful papery bracts, hence the name paperflower.
- The leaves are dark green, variable in shape.- Heat and drought tolerant.- It is easily propagated by cuttings. - It needs full sunlight, warm weather and
drained soil to flower well.
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The Planting PlanProposed planting materials – Trellis
Ipomoea purpureaMorning GloryConvolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)- A highly ornamental climber, the climber
produces clusters of large purple flowers along its arching branches. It is drought, heat, and wind tolerant.
- Like all morning glories the plant entwines itself around structures, growing to a height of 2–3 m tall.
- The plant is predisposed to moist and rich soil, but can be found growing in a wide array of soil types.
- It is naturalized throughout warm temperate and subtropical regions of the world.
- Although it is often considered a noxious weed, it is also grown for its beautiful purple and white flowers and has many cultivars.
- It makes a striking floral accent.
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The Planting Plan Proposed Planting Materials – Trellis
Besides being ornamental, the trellis screens the full glass wall behind providing privacy to the deck users as well as screening the glass from the
afternoon sun.
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The Planter Box at the Walkway Zone
Bougainvillea shrubs to demarcate the landscape area.
The paved walkway leading to the View Deck with panoramic view of the lake and surrounding.
Various species of trees and flowering shrubs for educational and ornamental purposes as well as functional including providing shade, softening the building, and screening from the corridor areas.
Besides the View Deck, the Walkway leads to the Chill Zone and Quiet Zone. All these zones enjoy the beautiful flowering plants where students can de-stress after classes.
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The Construction DetailsPlanter Box
Concrete Planter BoxWaterproof Membrane
Drainage CellsGeotextile Fabric Wrapping
Sandy Soil MixClean Sand
Drain
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The Construction DetailsCeramic Floor Tiles
200mm x 200 mmceramic floor tiles
Cement screed layer
Waterproof membrane
Floor underlay
Reinforced concrete floor slab
200 mm
200 mm
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The Cost PlanITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY RATE(RM) TOTAL (RM)
1 PRELIMINARIES1.1 INSURANCE (PUBLIC LIABILITY & WORKMEN
COMPENSATION) LS 2,000.00 1.2 PERFORMANCE BOND LS 2,500.00 1.3 MOBILISATION LS 1,000.00 1.4 SITE PROTECTION (SERVICE LIFT, CORRIDOR, ETC) LS 1,000.00 1.5 SITE WASHING AND CLEANING LS 1,000.00
2 HARD LANDSCAPE2.1 ENTRANCE ARCH LS 1,200.00 2.2 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 20mm WATER
PROOFING MEMBRANE TYPE "3M - XYZ 10mm"OR EQUIVALENT FOR ENTIRE DECK C/W 10 YEARMANUFACTURER WARRANTY M2 68.00 60.00 4,080.00
2.3 SUPPLY OF ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, LABOURAND ALL OTHER NECESSARY WORKS TO INSTALL 200MM x 200MM TYPE "X" HOMOGENOUS TILES AT "VIEWDECK" C/W CEMENT SCREED M2 12.00 200.00 2,400.00
2.4 -DITTO- TYPE "Y" 200MM X 200MM HOMOGENEOUS TILES AT "CHILL ZONE" M2 5.00 200.00 1,000.00
2.5 -DITTO- TYPE "Z" 200 MM X 200MM CERAMIC TILES AT"WALKWAY ZONE" M2 21.00 180.00 3,780.00
SUB-TOTAL 19,960.00
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CONTD UNIT QUANTITY RATE(RM) TOTAL (RM)2.6 SUPPLY OF ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, LABOUR
AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY WORKS TO INSTALL CONCRETE PLANTER BOXES AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGSC/W DRAINAGE, WATER PROOFING, GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
a PLANTER BOX A (AREA 1.35 M2 X HT 0.75M) LS 700.00 b PLANTER BOX B (2.72M2 X HY 0.75M) LS 1,400.00 c PLANTER BOX C (3.98 M2 X 0.75M) LS 2,000.00 d PLANTER BOX D (3.75 M2 X 0.75M) LS 1,900.00 e PLANTER BOX E (2 M2 X 0.75M) LS 1,000.00
2.7 SUPPLY OF ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, LABOURAND ALL OTHER NECESSARY WORKS TO INSTALL TIMBER FLOORING TYPE "A" 100 MM X 1000MM X 15MM EKOWOOD OR EQUIVALENT AT "STUDY ZONE" C/W RAISED TO HEIGHT ON STUDS OF HT 500MM M2 15.00 240.00 3,600.00
2.8 -DITTO- TIMBER TRELLIS OF 7M X 3.2M C/W BASE TIMBER PLANTER BOX OF 7000MM X 200MM X 100MM HT) M2 22.40 220.00 4,928.00
SUB-TOTAL 15,528.00
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CONTD UNIT QUANTITY RATE(RM) TOTAL (RM)3 SOIL MIXTURE
3.1 SUPPLY OF ALL LABOUR, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, TRANSPORT, ETC. AND MIX PROPERLY 2/3 APPROVED TOPSOIL AND1/3 COMPOST TO FILL PLANTER BOXES TO HEIGHT 700MM M3 15.00 60.00 900.00
4 PLANTING MATERIALS4.1 TO SUPPLY NURSERY GROWN PLAT MATERIALS LISTED
BELOW, TRANSPORT TO SITE AND PROVIDE LABOUR FORPLANTING.
4.2 TREES (MIN - HT 2000MM, TRUNK DIAMETER - 75MM) a Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle) NO 1 800.00 800.00 b Plumeria pudica (Puerto Rican Frangipani) NO 2 400.00 800.00
SHRUBS (MIN MM 1000 CLEAR TRUNK HEIGHT)c Hibiscus mutabilis (Cotton Rose) NO 2 20.00 40.00 d Plumeria lambertiana (Baja Plumeria) NO 1 30.00 30.00 e Ixora chinensis (Nora Grant) NO 1 30.00 30.00 f Bauhinia purpurea (Purple Orchid Tree) NO 1 30.00 30.00 g Ageratum conyzoides (Whiteweed) NO 1 30.00 30.00 h Brownea latifolia (Mountain Rose) NO 1 30.00 30.00 i Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Common Red Hibiscus Hybrids) NO 1 30.00 30.00 j Bougainvillea (Glabra Paperflower) NO 5 30.00 150.00
CLIMBERS (MIN 1000 MM CLEAR TRUNK HEIGHT)k Ipomoea purpurea (Morning Glory) NO 20 40.00 800.00
SUB-TOTAL 2,770.00
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CONTD UNIT QUANTITY RATE(RM) TOTAL (RM)5 DRAINAGE
5.1 SUPPLY AND INSTALL 500MM DIAMETER SUB-SOIL PVC PIPES AS SHOWN ON PLAN C/W 150MM X 150MM SUMPS AND STEEL COVER GRATING M 15.00 50.00 750.00
5.3 SUPPLY AN LAYING OF ADDITIONAL SCUPPER DRAINS C/W STEEL GRATING COVER TO FIT M 30.00 50.00 1,500.00
6 STREET FURNITURE
6.1 LOOSE FURNITURE a SUPPLY, DELIVERY OF OUTDOOR BENCHES TYPE "XYZ" NO 3 300.00 900.00
OR EQUIVALENT AT "VIEW DECK"b SUPPLY, DELIVERY OF OUTDOOR CHAIRS TYPE "ABC" NO 3 250.00 750.00 OR EQUIVALENT AT "CHILL ZONE"c SUPPLY, DELIVERY OF OUTDOOR TABLES TYPE "Z"
OR EQUIVALENT AT "CHILL ZONE" NO 2 150.00 300.00 d SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENCHES TYPE "Y"
OR EQUIVALENT AT "STUDY ZONE" SETS 3 350.00 1,050.00 6.2 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR LIGHT POLES
OF HEIGHT 3M TYPE "C" OR EQUIVALENT C/W STEEL POLE, LANTERN AND PV CELL AT "WALKWAY" NO 2 500.00 1,000.00
6.3 SUPPLY AND INSTALLTION 2M X 3M GEZEBO SHELTERWHICH INCLUDE TIMBER ROOFING, COLUMN AND BENCH M2 6 400.00 2,400.00
6.4 TO SUPPLY AND INSTALL DUSTBINS AS PER DRAWING NO 1 200.00 200.00
7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR 1 YEAR7.1 TO PROVIDE ALL LABOUR, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ETC AND
CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE IN ALL PLANTED AREAS FOR TWELVE MONTHS MONTH 12.00 1,000.00 12,000.00
8 CONTIGENCIES % 5% 4,913.30 SUB-TOTAL 25,763.30 GRAND TOTAL 64,021.30
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The Maintenance PlanThe Cost Plan provides for maintenance by the contractor of the completed planting for a period of 12 months. The maintenance include watering, weeding, pruning, fertilising, spraying and clearing of unnecessary growth etc, and any other horticultural management as deemed necessary for the proper growth of plants.
1. Fertiliser programme for trees and shrubs• Compound fertiliser (NPK : 15:15:15)• Application rate : 150 gram/tree/every month
100 gram/shrub/every month
From the end of planting until the end of maintenance period, the contractor is required to replace dead, stolen and dying plants or those severely damaged by pests or diseases to the current sizes of the dead, stolen or dying plants and true to type at the contractor’s own costs.
After the expiry of the 12 months maintenance period, the fertiliser programme will be carried out by the university’s maintenance team. It is important for the maintenance team to also prune the planting materials, clean the pavements and check all sub-soil drainage and downpipes to ensure no blockage. As such, frequent (3 times a week) cleaning of leaves is important.
Perhaps, sponsorship can be sourced for the construction as well as maintenance of the project. Sponsors such as paint companies may like to carry out their CSR effort at the university.
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Conclusion
The “Zen Deck” landscape proposal was derived after analysis of the site and its surroundings, and the need for use of the space. It is currently a vacant roof terrace which has potential to be fully utilised as a passive recreation zone.
The proposal seeks to take advantage of the excellent view of the lake from the site.
The main components of the project are the Entrance Statement, the Walkway, the View Deck, the Chill Zone and the Quiet Zone. These zones all share the enjoyment of the proposed ornamental plants which will not only beautify and soften the building, but also provide relief and help to de-stress students from intense academic activities. The area will also accommodate students who wish to catch up on some reading in between classes and also serves as a meeting area.
The selection of plant materials and street furniture caters for both aesthetics and function.
The Zen Deck will be a major landmark for the campus and should be implemented as it will bring benefits to both students and management alike at an affordable cost.